Zirconium (Zr) – High-purity Metal, Alloys And Compounds

Zirconium

Zirconium is a transition metal that displays a silvery appearance. It exhibits high strength, ductility and resistance to corrosion under aggressive conditions. Independent measurements recorded for Hafnium and Titanium confirm the presence of these physical properties. Its low neutron absorption qualifies it for nuclear engineering applications. In compact form the metal maintains stability under heat exposure and chemical contact. In powder form it ignites under standard test conditions. Zirconium is used in high-technology and industrial applications.

About Zirconium (Zr)

Symbol: Zr
Atomic Number: 40
Atomic Mass: 91.224
Element Category: Transition metal

Zirconium naturally occurs mainly as zircon (ZrSiO₄). It is used for the manufacture of refractory materials, ceramic opacifiers and foundry sands. It is employed as an alloying element in materials that must withstand high temperatures, aggressive chemicals or corrosive media. Zirconium compounds, such as ZrO₂, are quantified for their high temperature and abrasion resistance, which is demonstrated in high-performance ceramics.

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Zirconium Metal

It is supplied in various forms – including micropowder, crystal rods, nanopowder, rods, plates, tubes, wires, foils, crucibles, sputtering targets and custom special forms.

Typical Purity: 99 %

Typical applications include high-temperature components, nuclear applications, chemical process equipment and thin-film technology.

Zirconium Alloys

Examples: Niob-Zirconium, Magnesium-Zirconium, Zirconium-Ferrosilicon, Zirconium-Titanium.

Forms provided include foils, plates, tubes, rods, wires and discs.

Zirconium alloys offer quantifiable improvements in mechanical properties and corrosion resistance; they are used in the aerospace industry, reactor technology and medical technology.

Zirconium Compounds and Catalysts

These include:

Zirconium Oxide (ZrO₂) – also stabilised with yttrium, magnesium, calcium or ceria
Zirconium Carbide, -nitride, -boride, -disulphide, -hydride, -carbonate, etc.

These compounds are employed in catalysis, high-performance ceramics, fuel cells, dental materials, sensor systems and abrasives.

Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO₂)

Products include mortar and pestle, grinding bodies (YSZ), rods, tubes and coatings.

Highly stabilised zirconium oxides (e.g. with yttrium or ceria) exhibit high thermal stability and ionic conductivity, which is essential for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and high-temperature applications.

Zirconium Evaporation Materials

Material combinations include: Zr, Zr/Al, Zr/Cu, BaZrO₃, PbZrO₃, SrZrO₃, ZrO₂, ZrC, ZrN, etc.

Purity: ≥ 99,9 %

They are used in thin-film technology for optical coatings, semiconductor and memory technologies.

Additional Special Products

Scandia-Ceria stabilised zirconia cathode powder
Yttria stabilised zirconia crystal substrate
Zirconium telluride and triselenide crystals

These high-purity materials are utilised in research, sensor technology, photonics and electronic development.

Purity: ≥ 99,9 %

Zirconium Video

Zirconium Sputter Targets can be found here: https: //www.sputtertargets.net/Zirconium.html

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